Objective: To learn about the letter J
Book(s): Josef’s Journal and the Letter J by Cynthia Klingel and Robert B. Noyed
Music: “The Letter People – Meet Mr. J” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIsLprHOwZE)
Fine Motor Skills:
- CCBS pages 288-293
- BPW pages 120-123
- Language Arts page 20
- LLA pages 22-23
- PALAW page 11
- Uppercase page 12
- Lowercase page 10
American Sign Language: Hold the pinky finger straight up. Rest the other fingers and thumb on the palm. Draw the letter J with the pinky. (https://parentingpatch.com/baby-sign-language-fingerspelling-j-k-l/)
Craft/Activity 1: Little Letter J Book
Materials
- Little Letter J Book template (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/list-of-nursery-rhymes-and-songs-for-letter-j/)
- Blank paper
- Stapler
Directions
- Print the Little Letter J Book template onto the blank paper.
- Cut an even line across the center of the page.
- Fold the two sheets to make a book.
- Staple the book together.
- Read the Little Letter J Book.
Craft/Activity 2: Paper Plate Jelly Fish (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/letter-j-crafts/)
Materials
- Paper plate
- Markers or paint
- Glue
- Yarn
- Scissors
- Google eyes
Directions
- Decorate the bottom of the paper plate with markers or paint.
- Cut the decorated plate in half.
- Cut the yarn into 12-inch pieces.
- Glue the two halves of the plate together with the yarn sandwiched between.
- Glue two google eyes on one side of the paper plate jelly fish.
Craft/Activity 3: Jewel Js
Materials
- Letter J template (http://www.quality-kids-crafts.com/support-files/letter-j-template.pdf)
- Blank paper
- Jewel stickers
Directions
- Print the letter J template onto the blank paper.
- Decorate the Js with the jewel stickers.
Optional: Set the finished J craft aside to bind into a book at the end of the alphabet lesson.
Letter Review: BPW 124-127
References
Big Preschool Workbook (P). 2014. School Zone Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0887431456
Comprehensive Curriculum of Basic Skills (Grade P). 2011. American Education Publishing. ISBN 978-1-60996-328-6
DK Workbooks: Language Arts, Pre-K. 2014. DK Publishing. 978-4654-1736-7
Let’s Learn the Alphabet (2+). 2011. Spectrum Early Years. ISBN 978-1-60996202-9
Lowercase Alphabet (Grade P). 2012. School Zone Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-938256-66-6
Pre-K Alphabet Learning Aid Workbook. 2014. Let’s Grow Smart. ASIN 1453076883
Uppercase Alphabet (Grade P). 2013. School Zone Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-938256-65-6
Image Credits
Letter J Preschool Activities © 2015 Heather Johnson